We came across a problem today that we have come across before, but each time forget the solution, so…time to document it!
Scenario – new machine to add to the WHS network. Shoved the connector disc in and follow it through, but after entering the password we get the message “Can’t find the windows home server” try this…and non of the suggestions work. Sound familiar?
The cause is a simple one when you think about it like we did…we have had the WHS running for a few months now, and as with all Microsoft products there have been updates both to the server and the connector software!
The software that came on the disc no longer works and therefore you have to use the stuff on the server…so do this on the machine you are trying to connect to your home server
- Start and Run
- \servernamesoftwareHome Server Connector Software
- Double click the ‘setup.exe’ file
- The connector installation process will run and you will get connected!
Easy once you know how (if you remember!)